Day Zero @ the 2026 #IRSTaxForum

Get more from the Tax Forum on Day Zero. Apart from Annual Federal Tax Refresher, Day Zero sessions are open to all paid Tax Forum attendees, do not require any additional pre-registration to attend (subject to capacity limits), and do NOT qualify for CE credits.

Annual Federal Tax Refresher - 11:00am - 4:30pm
This Annual Federal Tax Refresher (AFTR) covers federal tax law topics in new tax law/recent updates; General Review; and Practices, Procedures and Professional Responsibility.
Note: Separate registration and additional payment required; times vary by location.

Chicago, New Orleans, Orlando, and San Diego

Time Session Title
Annual Federal Tax Refresher
11:00am - 4:30pm Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (NATP or NSTP)*
IRS Digital Account Services
2:00pm - 6:00pm IRS Digital Account Services: One-on-One Help with IRS Accounts: CAF, OLS, EPSS
General Sessions
1:30pm - 2:50pm Peer-to-Peer Resolution: Focus on Rental Real Estate (NAEA, NSA)
2:00pm - 2:50pm From Intake to Audit (ABTP)
3:00pm - 3:50pm Practice Management: Security and Compliance in Today's Environment (NATP)
3:00pm - 3:50pm  The Documentation Gap (ABTP) 
4:00pm - 4:50pm Practice Management: A Firm Success Roadmap (PADGETT)
4:00pm - 4:50pm How Have Recent Tax Law Changes Affected Small Businesses?  (Latino Tax Pros)
5:00pm - 6:30pm Practice Management Panel Discussion
6:00pm - 7:00pm The Path to Becoming an EA (NAEA)

New York

Time Session Title
Annual Federal Tax Refresher
11:00am - 4:30pm Annual Federal Tax Refresher Course (NATP or NSTP)*
IRS Digital Account Services
2:00pm - 6:00pm IRS Digital Account Services: One-on-One Help with IRS Accounts: CAF, OLS, EPSS
General Sessions
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Tax Controversy Boot Camp (NYSSCPA)* (off-site event)
The Tax Controversy Boot Camp is sponsored by the New York State Society of CPAs, Relations with the IRS Committee. This free two-hour session is built for unenrolled preparers, Annual Filing Season Program participants, and any tax professional looking to add IRS representation and resolution work to their practice. Space is limited to 90 seats. A Zoom link will be provided to those who cannot attend in person.

Separate registration is required to attend this event.

5:00pm - 6:30pm Practice Management Panel Discussion
 
*Disclaimer: Please note that the IRS does not endorse any company or product. All events as well as any published advertisements are solely arranged between the show management and the individual organization and should not be construed as an endorsement from the IRS.